Tag: "Department of Ethnic Studies"

Colorado State University has developed a special partnership with the small eastern plains town of Fort Morgan in recent years, and the next step in that relationship is improving health awareness in immigrant communities there.

Margaret Kovach (Sakewew p'sim iskwew), a professor of education at the University of Saskatchewan, will present "Indigenous Methodologies and Research: Recognizing the Distinctiveness of Indigenous Scholarship within University Zones of Contact."

Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, has been touted as an amazing solution for those without easy access to a traditional bank. While it certainly opens up opportunities for people in developing nations who otherwise have to rely on third parties to help them receive and transfer money, it is not a cure-all. Plus, there are environmental implications to running all of the servers needed to mine Bitcoin. So, are cryptocurrencies worth it?

A new semester-long education abroad program, Liberal Arts and Community Engagement, will give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, lifestyle, and community at the CSU Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur.

Nontraditional ethnic studies student, Anna Wiig, received the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship -- a grant program that gave her the opportunity to study abroad for an entire semester in Peru. She focused on cultural and social dynamics, like race, immigration, and sustainability, while increasing her Spanish language abilities during her semester.